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Miller School kicks the habit; smoking banned

BY STEPHANIE GENUARDI | STAFF NEWS WRITER

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he University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine is joining the tobacco-free trend that is sweeping the nation, with plans to institute a campus-wide ban on smoking early next year.

Smoking is already forbidden inside buildings around the 153-acre UM/Jackson Memorial Medical Center complex but soon it will be prohibited outside as well. The ban will include parking lots and garages, benches and picnic tables and even parked cars.

“As a recognized health institution, [we] should project that image,” said Dr. Richard Thurer, chairman of the smoke-free coordinating committee. He says the new policy is a natural extension of the school’s mission: to promote healthy behavior.

“The major goal is to get smokers into smoking cessation programs,” said Thurer, senior associate dean of faculty affairs at the medical school.

According to the Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation, approximately 365 college campuses around the country have already gone smokefree. The University of Florida in Gainesville plans to go entirely smoke-free next July.

Miller School Dean Pascal J. Goldschmidt knows the policy won’t please everyone.

“It’s a move that might not make everyone happy, but it will help everybody,” Goldschmidt said.

“I’m not trying to give people a hard time. I’m trying to help them and provide them the opportunity to discontinue [smoking].”

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Taking a stand in Coconut Grove Junior runs for village council position

BY NINA RUGGIERO STAFF NEWS WRITER

University of Miami junior Stephen Murray has the enthusiasm of a college student and the determination of a politician, a combination he hopes will land him a spot on the Coconut Grove Village Council next week.

New representatives will be elected to the council next Tuesday. The election coincides with the mayoral elections in Miami. All residents of Coconut Grove who are registered voters, including UM students, may vote.

Sixteen candidates are running, and the top nine will begin their four-year terms in January. The Coconut Grove Village Council discusses local issues, informs residents of happenings in the city and county governments and relays the opinions of residents to higher government officials.

“The council needs people who not only talk about doing good things, but actually do them,” said current council member Alyn Pruett, who believes Murray’s proactive approach towards civic issues and new perspective could benefit the council.

Pruett is working with Murray on the Village Council’s Florida Power & Light Committee, formed in March to oppose a high-voltage transmission line along South Dixie Highway.

He is majoring in political science and works as a research/teaching assistant at the UM School of Business.

At 21, he is the youngest candidate by 10 years, but is not new to the political scene.

He is the Democratic Party Committeeman of Precinct 584, representing the 1300 Democratic voters of the West Grove to the local Democratic Party.

“He’s fresh,” said Dr. Maria Lorca, Murray’s former international studies and economics professor. “He’s in touch with reality, where older politicians tend to get caught up and lose that touch.”

As a student, Murray said no outside factors such as ties to local businesses hinder his ability to be a true servant to the public.

“I’m ready to be the one to stand up for what’s right,” he said.

Opponents have tried to label Murray as a “rowdy college kid,” but he said personal attacks will never force him to back down and he disagrees with the stereotype this creates for all UM students.

“Our demographic is the best at giving back to the community, but the negative connotations that come with our age tend to overshadow that,” he said.

Murray hopes to re-extend the curfew of bars in Coconut Grove from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m., a proposal he deems worthwhile in spite of the fuel it adds to critics trying to belittle him for being a college student. He believes this would help the rapidly declining economy in Coconut Grove, where 18 local businesses have shut down in the last few months.

“We need to change the perception of the Grove back to ‘We want people to come here and have a good time,’” he said.

Murray believes the Grove holds great potential, but worries that there is no voice

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MAKING ROUNDS: Stephen Murray visits with Coconut Grove residents. of opposition to the government misspending that has become the status quo.

“I see the bullying that goes on behind closed doors; the money that is spent on master plans for projects that never get started,” Murray said. “I can’t stand to see people suffering when they don’t have to be.”

Nina Ruggiero may be contacted at nruggiero@themiamihurricane.com.

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Masquerade ball new to Homecoming Event planned by and directed to freshmen

BY LILA ALBIZU ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

For Homecoming 2009, time-honored traditions will mix with new additions that promise to “rock U like a Hurricane.”

As part of the first day festivities on Friday, a masquerade ball, planned by freshmen and primarily geared towards them, will take place following the opening ceremony.

Although it emphasizes and encourages freshman attendance, it is open to all students.

According to Billy Fuchsman, chair of the 2009 Homecoming Executive Committee, the idea for the masquerade ball was born last year, but due to time and funding constraints, it was left for this year’s homecoming.

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“We made the decision last spring and decided to leave the planning to a freshman committee,” Fuchsman said.

Mary Elizabeth Barron, one of the vice chairs for the 2009 Homecoming Executive Committee, said this is the first time that a Homecoming event has been planned solely by freshmen. The Freshman Committee worked closely with the Executive Committee to plan an event that would appeal to their class and make them feel involved in the Homecoming festivities.

“We wanted to attract them to Homecoming and have them get involved in an organization,” Barron said.

Originally supposed to be held on the Bank United Center’s Field House, it has now been relocated to the Rathskeller.

“We decided it would be a better student venue,” Barron said.

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charge to attendees, but Cane Cards will be checked prior to admission.

“It’s a way for them to feel involved in an event they would want to do,” Fuchsman said.

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IF YOU GO WHERE: Rathskeller WHEN: 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday COST: No charge. Food provided. Students should bring their Cane Cards.

Andrew Twenter’s photo slideshow of the diversity showcase captures the organizations in action.

Check out Jesse Swanson’s photo slideshow of UM PreVeterinary Society’s dog wash to support the Cat Network.

Lila Albizu gives the details on the cancellation of the Halloween Ibis Ride.

The Association of Commuter Students wants you to know it’s not just about commuting. Find out why from Marisa Hivner.

Bryan Sheriff writes about an engineering professor winning an award.

UMTV’s Sports Desk won Best College Sports Show.

Find out more from Robbie Shiver.

SpectrUM is a haven for LGBT students. Read more from Katey Ceccarelli.

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Community Garden to debut

Street sweeper driver charged Milov continues to recover from accident

BY LILA ALBIZU ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

COURTESY BRIAN LEMMERMAN

DIGGING IN: The group leading the project to plant a community garden between the architecture school and Hecht Residential College meet at the location to exchange ideas before the installation begins this Saturday.

Dedicated students bring empty space to life

BY ANALISA HARANGOZO STAFF NEWS WRITER

One group of University of Miami students will soon be able share the fruits and vegetables of their labor with the rest of the campus.

Comm“U”nity Garden, a group of students that are working together to help build, grow, maintain and harvest a sustainable garden, plans to launch its grand opening on Saturday as part of Hurricanes Help the Hometown.

They have received approval from Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, dean of the School of Architecture and Denis Hector, associate dean of the School of Architecture who is also their adviser, to place the garden between Hecht Residential College and the School of Architecture.

However, they have not yet been officially signed under the Committee of Student Organizations (COSO) and the Building and Grounds Committee. The idea of a campus garden originated from senior Michael Schoor almost three years ago while he was running for student government.

Initially, he wanted to place the garden on one of the roofs of an on-campus building but decided to start from the ground.

Schoor said that going through the lengthy process of approvals and presentations, and planning out the logistics of the upcoming event, will be worth the

wait when Comm“U”nity Garden finally becomes an official organization.

“Though it’s going to take a while to catch on, it’s going to bring a location on campus that is beautiful and maintained by students and by doing that, we’re going to create a stronger sense of community on campus,” Schoor said.

Group meetings for the event have been held since the beginning of October and have found support from multiple environmental organizations such as Sustainable U, Earth Alert, Green Peace and Emerging Green Builders. Aside from environmental groups, fraternities and sororities have also gotten involved. Schoor’s fraternity brothers from Alpha Epsilon Pi helped maintain and house sown seeds intended for planting at the opening event.

Even UM alumni returned to help out.

Naomi Ross graduated last semester but helped Schoor with the initiative. Though she no longer attends UM, she sees the potential of what the garden could bring to past, current and future students.

“It’s more than just signing some ‘go green’ declaration, or buying biodiesel buses. Learning to grow your own food is something our generation doesn’t know too much about, and this garden is the simplest way to teach them how to do that,” Ross said. “I think we’re behind the times. FIU has had a garden for two years and I think it’s about time something like this should be done.”

About 18 dedicated students actively prepared for the event by watering the seedlings, spreading the word and raising

money to go towards compost bins, water jugs and a hose. Last week they held a bake sale, raising $83 dollars.

Sponsors have begun stepping in to help. Thi Squire, education director for Green Railway Organic Workshop, agreed to donate her time and herbs to the garden.

Her organization is a grassroots public education initiative that beautifies and creates green spaces throughout the Miami warehouse district.

Dennis Finneran from Miami Victory Gardens in partnership with Clair Tomlin, founder of Market Company, agreed to provide the wood and soil to build the garden.

They will provide plants and will move the materials on the day of the event. Tomlin’s company hopes UM’s garden will eventually lead to a farmer’s market at the university.

“College campus markets are becoming very popular. I think it’s becoming the new trend,” Tomlin said.

The driver of a Coral Gables street sweeper that ran over a University of Miami student last month near the Village of Merrick Park has been charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian, a noncriminal traffic infraction, according to police.

Junior Bianca Milov, 20, was critically injured in the incident, which took place at 1 a.m. on Sept. 11. She was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, where she remains in critical condition.

Jose L. Santiesteban, 44, was cited for violation of the right of way to a pedestrian who is walking on a crosswalk. He was charged on Oct. 14. A Coral Gables police report explains the details of the incident.

Santiesteban’s machine collided with Milov when he turned north on Aurora Avenue. He drove 153 feet more before an alarm alerted him that the street sweeper’s mechanism wasn’t working well. A witness who saw the accident ran up to the vehicle and told him he had struck a pedestrian.

Santiesteban then reversed the street sweeper 60 feet until Milov was ejected from under it. She was unconscious and bleeding profusely as she lay in the street.

Santiesteban had originally given police a false account of what happened.

“Mr. Santiesteban stated he fabricated the person stumbling and falling because he was scared after the crash.”

He said he was driving eastbound on Altara Avenue and was turning left onto Aurora at 10 miles per hour. He stopped the vehicle after a witness ran up to him and told him he had struck a pedestrian.

“Mr. Santiesteban advised that a pedestrian was crossing the road, not doing ‘good’ and fell down,” the report said. “Mr. Santiesteban then felt a bump.”

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IF YOU GO WHERE: Between Hecht and the School of Architecture WHEN: Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

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STAT: Dr. Richard Thurer, oncologist and thoracic surgeon at UM Miller School of Medicine, is in full support of the non-smoking initiative on the medical campus.

Miller School security officials will not be enforcing the policy, but rather a volunteer group of “smoke-free campus ambassadors” will implement the new initiative.

The smoke-free committee hopes to enlist approximately 100 ambassadors.

“Smokers won’t be forcibly arrested or removed,” Thurer said.

Security could become involved, however, if policy violations become flagrant, habitual or aggressive.

Once recruited, ambassadors will watch short role-playing films showing different ways to approach smokers and politely inform them of the policy. They will then hand the smoker a card explaining the policy, as well as indicating a hotline number they may call for advice on quitting.

According to ANRF, approximately 1,802 U.S. hospitals, health care systems and clinics have already gone smoke-free.

More than 60 Florida hospitals adopted a smoke-free policy according to the Florida Hospital Association, including Baptist Hospital of Miami. “[It was] incredibly difficult to get everyone on board,” Thurer said.

He referred to it as a “major undertaking,” particularly because UM is a private institution partnered with Jackson Memorial Hospital, a public hospital. Goldschmidt said the school did not initially have the support of Jackson, but under the leadership of its new president and CEO, Dr. Eneida Roldan, the two have come to an agreement. Would UM’s Coral Gables campus ever consider going smoke-free?

“We will be exploring the feasibility of extending the smoke-free policy to the Coral Gables campus,” said Gilbert Arias, assistant vice president for student affairs.

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entire UM community, consultations with representatives from human resources will be imperative.

Meanwhile, UM’s medical school has grabbed the reins and plans to give smokefree a try. An exact date for the roll-out of the policy is being discussed. Of the medical school’s 7,000 employees, Goldschmidt estimates that about 10 to 15 percent smoke.

He expects the policy to reduce that number by “a couple percentage points.”

“It will have a significant impact,” Thurer said.

Stephanie Genuardi can be contacted at sgenuardi@themiamihurricane.com.

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Other smoke-free schools University of Michigan University of CaliforniaSan Francisco Miami University in Ohio University of South Carolina Stanford University Medical School Arkansas public colleges and universities Indiana University system

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Service offers notes to students with disabilities Database identifies top performers to assist others

BY REBECCA ZIMMER STAFF NEWS WRITER

Thierry Djemmo, a junior business major, is an A student who always takes notes in his classes.

However, in Finance 320 this semester, he is not just taking notes for himself, but also for another student in the class -- someone he doesn’t even know.

Djemmo is one of about 500 students across the university who are volunteer note-takers for students with disabilities, who qualify for the accommodation under federal law. Once class is over, Djemmo reviews his notes for clarity and then e-mails a copy to the Office of Disability Services (ODS).

“It’s good to know that someone is actually using your notes, that it’s actually helping someone else,” he said. “It gives you incentive to look over your notes since you need to proofread them before you send them out.”

Students who receive the notes said the program is important for their success.

One participant, a UM junior who agreed to speak on condition of anonymity, said she has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a medically recognized disability.

“It’s often hard for me to listen and take notes at the same time,” she said. “If I’m really focused on writing everything down perfectly, then I end up missing what the professor says next.”

ODS exists under the mandate of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The laws require that post-secondary institutions supply appropriate aids and services to students with disabilities in order to give them an equal opportunity in the educational process.

Note-taking is one of several services ODS offers. A note-taker is responsible for attending every class in which they have signed up to be a note-taker. They are expected to take comprehensive notes on lectures, class discussions and any other communication by instructors and students.

Note-takers do not attend additional classes beyond their regular schedules. If they have at least a 3.0 GPA, they are recruited from the classes in which they are currently enrolled.

“Everything is confidential. The notetaker does not know which student or students in the class receive their notes. This is done for the protection of the student with a disability and the note-taker,” said Mykel Jane Mangrum Billups, assistant dean at the Academic Resource Center and ODS director.

“Questions about the content of the notes should go to the professor, while questions about the note-taking style or format of the notes should go through ODS,” Billups said.

The aids and services are free to students, who must provide documentation of their disability to qualify for help.

“Students must register with ODS and be granted note-taking as an official accommodation,” Billups said. “Then students must request notes for each class every semester and abide by the policies and procedures for that accommodation. This requires students to take their own notes and attend class. Students sitting in class without taking notes or not attending class jeopardize their accommodation.”

Potential note-takers are identified through a database in the registrar’s office.

ODS usually sends e-mails to top students who are in the specific courses that need a

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note-taker. It is up to the student to volunteer or not.

Note-takers are rewarded with 60 hours of community service, which can be used for any UM club, sorority/fraternity or even outside of UM with the certificate from the ODS office.

“It is an easy and impressive addition to any resume,” Billups said.

In addition, note-takers are given a small gift valued at $25 from the UM bookstore.

Rebecca Zimmer may be contacted at rzimmer@ themiamihurricane.com.

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Girls, we know what 99.99 percent of your costumes will be, and as a guy, let me thank you.

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Illegal alien costume satirical, not offensive A bright orange jumpsuit with the words “illegal alien” plastered across the front in bold type, a space alien mask and a plastic “green card” are the three components to a Halloween costume that created a storm of controversy.

Released by Forum Novelties Inc., the costume was intended to be a play on words for Halloween-goers with a sense of humor. However, advocacy groups took the costume seriously, denouncing it as racist and offensive.

Brent Wilkes of the League of United Latin American Citizens feels the costume is demeaning.

“These costumes say, ‘These people are not human, they are aliens,’” he said in a USA Today article by Marisol Bello.

As a result of the strong backlash, many stores and Web sites, like Toys “R” Us, Target and Amazon.com, have taken the costume off their shelves.

However, Halloween is a time to poke fun at society. The costume is meant to be a funny representation of a current issue with which the U.S. must contend, not a statement against the

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humanity of illegal aliens.

The illegal alien costume is a form of political satire, which was clearly not recognized by advocacy groups. It is not even factually correct, since a green card means an immigrant has legal status in the U.S. This just further proves the point that the costume was created in jest, and is not to be taken seriously.

Are police officers or nurses offended when girls dress in promiscuous versions of their uniforms for Halloween? No. Also, if the illegal alien costume is apparently so offensive, why are naysayers not equally condemning those who don Halloween outfits satirizing Obama?

Halloween is the one time a year when anything goes. Those offended by the illegal alien costume should learn to take a joke.

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alloween is a defining time for college students. When we were kids, this sacred night meant pounds and pounds of free candy, followed by the year’s biggest tummy ache the next morning. As we grew older, we left cavities, trick or EVAN PESKIN STAFF treating and apple bobbing COLUMNIST behind, and began moving towards pranks, parties and horror movies. Now that we’ve reached college, what is the proper way to celebrate, especially at the U? Costumes have always been, and will continue to be, a big part of Halloween, though their purpose is a bit different now. Before, the aim was to finally dress up as Spiderman or a cowboy in public, and not be laughed at. Now, however, the purpose is to wear the costume that will get you noticed and that people will remember the next day.

Guys always try to have funny costumes, and you can spot the successful ones from a mile away. I still laugh when I think about the guy who dressed up as Sean Connery doing “Celebrity Jeopardy.” Girls, we know what 99.99 percent of your costumes will be, and as a guy, let me thank

you. Nurse? No. Slutty nurse? Yes! Devil? No. Slutty devil? Yes! Grandmother? No. Slutty grandmother? Still no… please.

So once you pick your costume, what is there to do? The Grove is one giant party, and for freshmen, this is definitely something to do before you graduate. South Beach is an experience too. If partying isn’t your scene, there is still some horror left in Halloween! Go see a scary movie at Sunset Place, go on a ghost tour of Miami or head to Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios.

We’re in Miami! There’s always something to do.

These four years at college will be some of our best and will leave us with our fondest memories, and Halloween will almost certainly be among them. Whether that memory is raging in the Grove, passing out in a club in South Beach, waking up in a different costume than you put on (been there) or finding out that it may be too soon for a Billy Mays costume, I can almost assure you that you will cherish (whatever you can remember from) this night!

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Evan Peskin is a sophomore majoring in pre-med psychology. He may be contacted at epeskin@ themiamihurricane.com.

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The nasty side of protests rotests are par for the course in the politics of democratic societies, but all too often they take an ugly turn. And when they do, any message, purpose or intention is lost to violence and chaos.

CLAIRE ARRITOLA In the U.S., protests are CONTRIBUTING seen as part of a tradition of COLUMNIST activism, a history of free speech and victory through activism. As a result, seeing people protest in Pittsburgh in response to the G-20 Summit is not surprising. The violence is, unfortunately, also not surprising.

The conflicted nature of these protests mirrors the complexity of the issue at hand. Free trade is no small issue. It has pervaded global discussion for years, and is clearly not easily solved given the stagnant state of the global trade debates. There is no clear solution in sight.

Positive proof can be found in the new trade wars with China. Protectionism versus globalism prevents any kind of consensus. Countries want to protect themselves and continue to benefit. Similarly, the protesters benefit from capitalism but also feel betrayed by its advances. They want freedom, but they use violence and scare tactics to promote it. That seems to be a sure sign of a conflicted group. They are torn just like nations torn between protectionism and globalism.

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they stand to gain from globalism, but still feel the pang of self-interest.

The point is that frustration shouldn’t always lead immediately to anger and violence.

We should make efforts to remain within the realm of peaceful solutions to what we know all too well are realistic, dramatic and complex problems.

The elimination of capitalism as a system for instance, would be a radical idea with which most people would disagree. Capitalism developed over many years. It may not always be fair, but I think that we can all agree looking at the economies of truly communist countries that it certainly beats that. Even communist countries, like China, that believe in political restrictions have succumbed to capitalism despite the inherent contradictions in that practice. It is ironic that people who have never lived in a society with an alternative economic system and who probably have jobs, food and opportunities because of capitalism feel so adamantly that it should not exist.

These problems won’t be solved in a day, a year, or maybe even a decade. However, the answer isn’t destroying a working system but perhaps finding a way to live with, improve and build upon what we already have.

Claire Arritola is a junior majoring in accounting. She may be contacted at carritola@themiamihurricane. com.

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For a roundup of other spooky Halloween options, visit www.themiamihurricane.com to read Caitlin Good’s suggestions.

Fashion 4Word: Halloween edition

BY DANIELLE KASLOW OF THE STAFF

As All Hallows’ Eve approaches, college coeds nationwide prepare for the craziest, most outrageous night of the year. Halloween is the one time each year to try on a different persona and take fashion risks without repercussions… because after all, it’s just a costume, right? So pull out those fishnets, walk with swagger, and take a look at these hot 2009 Halloween trends. So what will it be Miami, trick or treat?

Orange and green, and blood red– glitter girls and vampires A recent hallmark of Miami football games, the orange and green glitter girls have started a trend of their own. Make your own sparkling debut and cover yourself from head to toe in the dazzling colors of both Halloween and your favorite football team. You’ll be sure to turn some heads in the Grove on Saturday night.

From True Blood to Twilight, vampires are hot. Slip on your own blood-sucking ensemble to get in on this popular look. With a range of different costume styles, from Victorian to modern vampire guises, you’ll be able to find the perfect outfit worthy of the living dead this Halloween.

Come-hither costumes– Don Draper and Miley Cyrus Trying to appeal to Halloween temptresses? Dress as the ultimate ladies’ man, Don Draper of Mad Men. Pointers to pulling off this costume: look fabulous in your suit, strut around with extreme confidence and turn your smoldering gaze on every female you see.

For those ladies looking to get in touch with their inner pole dancer, dress as Miley Cyrus from her 2009 Teen Choice Awards performance. Don’t forget the black booty shorts, transparent tank, and high-heeled boots.

Carry an iPod speaker blaring “Party in the U.S.A.” for added effect.

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Trekkies and red slippers– Star Trek and The Wizard of Oz Who knew Star Trek could be sexy? After this summer’s blockbuster hit, girls and guys alike flaunt their shape by sporting bodyskimming suits. Think your look is equal to those on the Starship Enterprise? Take the ultimate test and try Spock’s Vulcan salute.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, The Wizard of Oz is sizzling for Halloween and provides a variety of costume options. Dress as the character you love to hate, the Wicked Witch of the West, or choose from old favorites, like the Scarecrow or Tin Man. Hot, updated versions of these looks are perfect for group costumes.

Icons of the past– Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett Pay homage to favorite stars of the past by dressing in their iconic styles. Try out Farrah Fawcett’s retro Charlie’s Angels look by styling your hair in her fabulously feathery way. Grab some high-waisted bell bottom jeans, or wear her famed red swimsuit.

Strike a pose in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” costume. The shiny red pants and jacket are quite a Halloween fashion statement. Complete your Jackson look with the signature black fedora hat, white glove and excellent dancing skills.

Danielle Kaslow may be contacted at dkaslow@ themiamihurricane.com.

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UFilm hosts Halloween short film series

BY ALEXANDRA LEON OF THE STAFF

Sweet treats, creative costumes and themed parties may be Halloween staples, but this year, University of Miami students will be able to experience a new Halloween tradition of their own.

UFilm, UM’s new studentrun production company, will be hosting a Halloween-inspired short film festival called “Scares and Scores” on Thursday.

The film festival, which will take place in the university’s own Bill Cosford Cinema, will feature nine short horror films produced

by UFilm. Each movie will be paired with a student composer from the Frost School of Music, who will in turn create an original score for the short. What makes this festival unique, however, is that a small orchestra will play each score live while the films are running.

“We’re hoping to have a bit of a throw back to the days of yore when that actually happened be-

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cause they couldn’t put sound in film,” said UFilm’s studio executive Andy Bryant.

According to Bryant, composers from the music school’s Society of Composers Incorporated (SCI) approached UFilm with the idea to create scores for

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films they were producing. When it came to figuring out how those scores would be presented, SCI and UFilm decided a live student orchestra would be best suited for the occasion.

“I have a theory that I will be able to freak people out more be-

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cause there will be live players in front of the audience. I want to put that theory into practice and see it work,” composer Evan Goldman said.

It won’t just be the music that will be thrilling audiences. In fact, those working on Scares and Scores have already been able to raise a few screams while filming.

Freshman De’Shonte’ Brooks successfully frightened a girl living in her dorm while shooting her film.

“I was in the girls' bathroom, and everyone was covered in fake blood,” Brooks said. “We had left a knife that was covered in blood on the floor. A girl walked into the bathroom, and as soon as she saw the knife, she just walked straight out.”

The organization hopes to see a large turnout. They are even giving filmmakers and composers an incentive to make the best films possible. UFilm will be bringing in a panel of judges to score each film in different categories, such as best film, best score, best acting and more. The winner of the best

film category will make its way to UFilm’s spring film festival.

“In my opinion, it’s going to be a huge thing,” said studio manager Joe Sanchez. “If we can get the Cosford full, I’m a happy man.”

Alexandra Leon may be contacted at aleon@themiamihurricane.com.

IF YOU GO: WHO: UFilm and the Society of Composers Incorporated WHAT: “Scares and Scores” with a live student orchestra WHERE: Bill Cosford Cinema WHEN: Thursday at 8 p.m.

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The number of quarterbacks named semifinalists alongside Jacory Harris for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award

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Time for the Hurricanes to ‘wake’ up Miami faces the Deacs in Winston-Salem, N.C.

BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

No. 18 Miami is coming off a heartbreaking overtime loss to Clemson and will attempt to come back on the road this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. against Wake Forest.

The Canes (5-2, 2-2 ACC) will look to pick up their sixth straight win over the Demon Deacons and get back to winning ways.

“Coach [Jim] Grobe has done a great job in all of his years there as he has had the ability to bring in some fourth and fifth year players,” head coach Randy Shannon said.

“It will be a test for us to rebound back, go out and play football like we normally do and have fun.”

This will be the first meeting between the Hurricanes and the Demon Deacons (4-4, 2-2 ACC) in Winston-Salem since a 47-17 Miami win in 2005. In that thrashing, former quarterback Kyle Wright threw five touchdowns and piled up 515 total yards.

But last season during Miami’s homecoming game, Wake Forest played Miami tough at Land Shark Stadium. It took a third down and long catch by sophomore receiver Thearon Collier to ice the game for Miami, 16-10.

That was last year and this is this year.

Last season the Hurricanes were led by former quarterback Robert Marve and former offensive coordinator Patrick Nix against the Demon Deacons. This year the orange and green are under the direction of sophomore quarterback Jacory Harris and offensive coordinator Mark Whipple.

Through seven games, Harris has completed 64 percent of his passes, has 1,774 yards and 14 total touchdowns. He has a 155.1 passing efficiency, which ranks 10th nationally. Harris is the only ACC quarterback and one of two sophomores nominated for the Davey O’Brien Trophy, the national quarterback award in college football.

Harris has already put the Clemson loss behind and looks forward to moving on and improving on the season.

“That can’t ever happen again,” Harris said. “We’ve said that before, but now we’ve

dug ourselves too deep in a hole. We can’t let it go any deeper. It’s just how you bounce back after things like this. I believe that I’m the type of person that can put this behind me.”

The Demon Deacons have lost two straight, falling to Navy last week without a single pass attempt. They ran the ball 64 times. Wake Forest has only scored one touchdown in the last nine quarters.

However, Wake Forest is undefeated this season at BB&T Field at Grove Stadium. Senior quarterback Riley Skinner has thrown 11 of his 16 touchdown passes on his home turf.

The Hurricanes’ defense has suffered an enormous loss with sophomore linebacker Sean Spence not playing due to a leg injury. He is fourth on the team in total tackles and his presence on the field will be missed.

Sophomore Ramon Buchanan will replace Spence.

“Right now, there’s no surgery involved or anything like that,” said Shannon of Spence’s injury. “He’ll be back this season.”

The key for Miami to pick up a win against Wake Forest is to be solid on defense, not turn the ball over on offense, and keep the Demon Deacons’ defense off balance.

“We’re 5-2. We’re still comfortable, but we’re not where we want to be at,” Harris said. “If being aggressive and making the correct read – but sometimes just slipping up a little bit – got us at 5-2, I got to keep on doing it and just try to lower my mistakes.”

Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com.

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TACKLE: Sophomore cornerback Brandon Harris and senior linebacker Darryl Sharpton combine on a tackle during the Clemson game last Saturday.

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UM vs. WF series stats Miami leads the all-time series with Wake Forest, 6-3.

The Canes have won the last five meetings, including 16-10 last season at Dolphin Stadium.

Wake hasn’t won in the series since 1944 (27-0 at UM).

Ian Hest may be contacted at ihest@themiamihurricane.com.

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Club Volleyball offers sportsmanship, fun Tight-knit team ranked No. 8

BY CALVIN CESTARI CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

During Monday night’s practice at the Wellness Center, coach Dan Marinberg smiles as he scores a kill point on the court with his No. 8 nationally ranked women’s team. A former player at Georgetown and Boston University, his love of volleyball brought him to UM to practice law and teach his favorite sport. After the women wrap up, the men’s squad begins to warm up for a scrimmage with cross-town rival FIU. Club Volleyball consists of men’s and women’s teams who practice three times a week and compete in tournaments in Florida and across the rest of the country.

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been fairly successful, the women have finished as high as fifth and the men doing as well as attaining a bronze medal. According to Coach Marinberg, today there is more demand than supply for a spot in the club.

“When I first came here in 2002 there were only seven women in the club and it was two years from then before we won a single game. In my eyes, they’re No. 1,” he said.

Club Volleyball provides a place for UM students who share the same passion for the game as their coach; for others, it is a great way to meet friends and stay in shape.

“Originally I didn’t want to play volleyball in college, but being on the team has been one of the best decisions I’ve made since coming to UM,” junior Eileen Welch said.

Fellow junior Elizabeth Weintraub feels the same way about the club team.

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“It’s almost like being in a coed fraternity. We are a tight-knit group that look out for each other on and off court and definitely love to play and party together.”

The club has plans to participate in a tournament in Las Vegas later this year.

“It will be fun; we’ll be on our best behavior,” Marinberg said.

“We usually play teams from the south and I am interested in learning what kind of talent they have to offer out on the west coast.”

Marinberg believes the team has been so successful because of team camaraderie.

“We are social and competitive. We aren’t just playing volleyball but we also have team dinners and go out together. We are held together by a love of the sport.”

In his opinion, “Club Volleyball is the perfect example of what college is all about.”

Calvin Cestari may be contacted at ccestari@themiamihurricane.com.

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UP TOP: Hayley Garick hits the ball over the net and Chelsea O’Donnell goes in for the block during Club Volleyball practice.

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Triathletes push it

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YOU WANNA SEE SWEATY?: Sophomore Thomas Hutley trains with the rest of the club on an exercise bike during an ‘80s-themed TriCanes practice.

‘Tri’Canes put forth their strongest efforts

BY RACHEL EWY CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

The order of triathlons is always the same: swim, bike, run. Miami, having great weather all year round, is a triathlon epicenter with many local events.

For the past 14 years, athletes have been coming together to test their physical capabilities and limits by competing in these challenging races. TriCanes is a student-led triathlon training organization that is open to UM students, alumni, faculty and staff. There are 10 practices a week offered to the 38 members, though they are only required to attend two in order to maintain active status in the club.

Although considered a team, every man or woman runs for his or herself.

Compiled team rankings from every race are accumulated to determine who their competitors will be at nationals. So far, there have been five opportunities to race.

In the race called “Escape to Miami” on Sept. 27, a record number of roughly 20 TriCanes competed.

“It was great to see so much green and orange on the course… For eight of our members, this was their first race ever. Not only was it their first race, many of them placed,” said Caitlin Burman, senior and president of the club.

In the male sprint two freshmen, Michael 'Mo' Oates and Brian VanCleave, placed third and first respectively.

“I was really surprised. It was my first

race and I did not anticipate coming anywhere near the podium. It was the sprint distance though, so there were fewer competitors my age, which probably played the biggest role in me walking away with a plaque. Definitely a big confidence booster for a new sport, though,” VanCleave said.

For females, sophomore Amanda Zacharkiewicz took second place.

“I think it is a great way for the student to get some relief from the education portion of the school and social life and to enhance their overall college experience,” coach Ken Groce said. Groce has been running triathlons since the early 1980s and working with the TriCanes since 2004.

His advice to the TriCanes is, “...For the running portion always buy a pair of shoes that fits your style of running and never use the shoes you run in to walk around since they wear differently.”

Burman said that her favorite thing about running triathlons is “the physical and mental challenge… I also love how friendly the people are. Unlike other sports, where it is purely about competition, because triathlons are split into age groups, everyone on the course is really supportive. It’s a really cool feeling to have complete strangers cheer you on.”

VanCleave, who attends four to five practices per week said, “Training is actually really fun for me. Everyone on the team is really friendly and easy to get along with, so it’s great to train alongside them.

The endorphin rush sells it, though. There's nothing like a good runner's high.”

Rachel Ewy may be contacted at rewy@ themiamihurricane.com.

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Dear Spaz, , Dear V, My boyfriend and I are living together and are having sexual issues. Specifically, he wakes up every morning with a raging erection that he expects me to assuage. The problem is that I have morning classes and I like to have a cup of coffee, shower, blow-dry my hair and put on cute clothes. This puts me in a mad rush in the morning, and frankly I am not in the mood for the indulgence when I am taking care of my responsibilities. He becomes frustrated and enraged after a few days of me denying his morning pleasure. He said that he expected that sex in the morning would be a benefit of living together. Is this normal? What should I do, wake up at 5:30 to pleasure him? That does not sound like something I want.

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As it turns out, an early morning hard-on is a fact of life for most men. Testosterone levels peak during the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) phase of the sleep cycle.

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A healthy sex life is key to sustaining a long-term relationship. And by healthy, I mean BOTH partners are enjoying themselves. Sleepy sex and resentful blowjobs are not the way to go about this. If your boyfriend expects you to feel for him during his times of morning frustration, you can expect him to understand that you won’t always be in the mood.

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This isn’t to say you shouldn’t treat him every so often. Just as I’m sure you’d love him to get you flowers or take you to a nice dinner every once in a while, a little pre-afternoon delight could work a similar magic with him.

Your relationship is full of privileges, not “benefits.” Neither you nor your boyfriend should feel entitled to any sort of treatment. Rather, you should each find pleasure in making one another happy.

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